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This calculator helps you estimate how much to set aside for emergencies by adding up your essential monthly expenses and multiplying by the number of months you want to cover. Adjust categories and add custom expenses as needed. For more advanced features, stay tuned for our premium version!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I have in my emergency fund?
Most experts recommend 3–6 months of essential expenses. Use our calculator to get your personalized number for your country.
Most experts recommend 3–6 months of essential expenses. Use our calculator to get your personalized number for your country.
Does this tool work worldwide?
Yes, it’s designed for users in any country. Just select your country and currency.
Yes, it’s designed for users in any country. Just select your country and currency.
Can I get a loan offer after using the calculator?
Loan options are only available for users in the USA after calculating your emergency fund.
Loan options are only available for users in the USA after calculating your emergency fund.
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How much should I have in my emergency fund in 2025?
Experts recommend saving 3-6 months’ worth of living expenses. Use our calculator to find your personalized target for 2025.
Experts recommend saving 3-6 months’ worth of living expenses. Use our calculator to find your personalized target for 2025.
What expenses should I include in my emergency fund?
Include essentials like rent or mortgage, utilities, groceries, insurance, transportation, and minimum debt payments.
Include essentials like rent or mortgage, utilities, groceries, insurance, transportation, and minimum debt payments.
How do I build an emergency fund fast?
Start by setting a savings goal, automate transfers, cut non-essential spending, and consider side income to boost your fund quickly.
Start by setting a savings goal, automate transfers, cut non-essential spending, and consider side income to boost your fund quickly.
Where should I keep my emergency fund?
Keep your emergency fund in a high-yield savings account or money market account for easy access and better interest rates.
Keep your emergency fund in a high-yield savings account or money market account for easy access and better interest rates.
What’s the difference between an emergency fund and a sinking fund?
An emergency fund covers unexpected expenses, while a sinking fund is for planned future costs like vacations or car repairs.
An emergency fund covers unexpected expenses, while a sinking fund is for planned future costs like vacations or car repairs.
Can freelancers or gig workers use this emergency fund calculator?
Yes! Our calculator is designed for all income types, including freelancers and gig workers. Just enter your average monthly expenses.
Yes! Our calculator is designed for all income types, including freelancers and gig workers. Just enter your average monthly expenses.
Is my emergency fund safe in a digital bank?
Most digital banks are FDIC-insured (or equivalent), making them a safe place for your emergency savings. Always check your bank’s coverage.
Most digital banks are FDIC-insured (or equivalent), making them a safe place for your emergency savings. Always check your bank’s coverage.
How often should I update my emergency fund goal?
Review your emergency fund at least once a year or after major life changes like a new job, move, or family addition.
Review your emergency fund at least once a year or after major life changes like a new job, move, or family addition.